Michael W. Cheng
Advanced in Lymphocytic Colitis

Dr. Michael W. Cheng

Gastroenterology
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Newton
4181 Hospital Dr NE, Ste 202, 
Covington, GA 
Accepting New Patients
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Advanced in Lymphocytic Colitis
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Newton
4181 Hospital Dr NE, Ste 202, 
Covington, GA 
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Overview

Michael W. Cheng, M.D., graduated from Emory University summa cum laude with highest honors and was elected to the national honor society Phi Beta Kappa. After earning undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology, he attended medical school at the University of Florida. Dr. Cheng continued his medical studies with internal medicine residency at Emory University, and then furthered his education with sub-specialization in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cheng is board-certified in gastroenterology, and is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association.

Dr. Cheng specializes in gastroenterology and has over 15 years of experience. He strives to provide compassionate and comprehensive care of digestive health conditions including acid reflux, heartburn, colon cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disorders.

During his spare time, Dr. Cheng enjoys playing tennis, fishing and spending time with his family.

Dr. Cheng is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.

Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphocytic Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Graduate Institution
University Of Florida, 1999
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine, 2002
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Fellowships
University of Miami / Jackson Health System, Gastroenterology, 2005
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Newton Hospital
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Cantonese
Gender
Male

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Locations

Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Newton
4181 Hospital Dr NE, Ste 202, Covington, GA 30014
Call: 770-385-4291

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Cheng has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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